CHINA GARDEN
1058 N TAMIAMI TRL STE 115 · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 34236
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
12A-11-4High Priority – Employee used the bathroom and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands upon returning to employee area. Employee used the restroom, stated they washed their hands in the bathroom but failed to washed their hands again in the kitchen before returning to work and handing clean equipment. Employee removed the equipment to be sanitized and washed their hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over cooked chicken in the stand up reach in cooler on the cook line. Owner placed the raw chicken below the cooked chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Bean Sprouts (74F – Cold Holding) stored at room temperature on the cook line.Owner stated the sprouts were stored at room temperature for approximately 30 minutes. Owner placed the sprouts in a reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 2
12A-03-4Intermediate – Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed their hands in a preparation sink. The employee was informed and properly washed their hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior and exterior of the meat grinder soiled. Owner removed, dismantled and cleaned the meat grinder. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 3
36-37-5Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceilings though out the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Containers of soy sauce stored on the floor in the kitchen. Owner placed the items on a shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-07-4Basic – Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Wiping cloth sanitizer reading 00ppm chlorine. Owner replaced the sanitizer, new reading 100ppm chlorine. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 7, 2026 1:42 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.